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How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

On the 50th anniversary of Rocky, the never-before-told story of the crazed, chaotic, and clandestine filming of the city’s most famous movie.


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Opinion

Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
Q&A

Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Cory Wade Staring in South Jersey Production of RENT

He’ll be playing the gender-fluid Angel in the production.

News

All Your Favorite Ex-Phillies Are Out of the MLB Playoffs

Only Ben Revere is left.

News

America’s Top 10 Fears Are Really Scary

Hingston: Turns out we do have more to fear than just fear itself.

Trans Woman Sues Deptford Walmart

A former employee alleges that a manager harassed her and fired her due to the fact that she was transgender.

News

Weekly Sixers Roundup

Collecting all the Sixers related content from around the web this week.

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Nutter: DNC Attendees Will Eat Out

Restaurants will benefit from Philly’s next big event, he says. Plus: Morning headlines!


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


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Two Gay Bashing Suspects Plead Guilty, No Jail Time

Kathryn Knott, however, will go to trial.

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WATCH: Flyers Fans Chant “She Said No” at Patrick Kane

Cheap heat? Or important reminder?

Wrapping Our Heads Around the Center City Gay Bashing Case

People are hurting over today’s decision, and that’s totally and completely valid.

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WATCH: Suspect Sought in Gayborhood Robbery

Do you recognize this man?

News

Ex-Penn Doc Gets Year for Theft

He stole cancer research funds.

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


News

Hamels Loses Deciding Game for Texas (It Wasn’t His Fault)

The fielders cost him.

Brian Sims Hosting PrEP Town Hall at William Way

The interactive session is designed for those who are interested in learning more about PrEP.

News

Morning Headlines: Bad Cops, No Subs, Late Budget, and More

All the news you need to start your day.

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Charles Ramsey’s Endless, Frustrating War Against Bad Cops

The soon-to-retire police commissioner cleaned up city streets, but he couldn’t clear out the bad cops in his own department.

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